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Overview |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | cornish.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $35,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $35,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $39,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $13,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than Cornish College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 443 students)
Whittier College vs. Cornish College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Cornish College of the Arts?
- Whittier College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Cornish College of the Arts for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $35,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Whittier College than Cornish College of the Arts ($48,924.00 vs. $35,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Cornish College of the Arts ($28,368 vs. $39,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornish College of the Arts are 11.8% lower than costs at Whittier College ($13,980 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Cornish College of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 156.8% larger than aid received Cornish College of the Arts ($34,623 vs. $13,485)
Whittier College vs. Cornish College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Cornish College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornish College of the Arts or Whittier College .
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Cornish College of the Arts (71.1%)
Whittier College vs. Cornish College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Cornish College of the Arts? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cornish College of the Arts and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Cornish College of the Arts (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Cornish College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,700)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornish College of the Arts graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cornish College of the Arts graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornish College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/